Every word Jesse Marsch has said on Jack Harrison's Leeds United future after Newcastle 'bid'

Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has explained Jack Harrison's comments regarding his future at the club after the 25-year-old was caught off guard by reporters on the Whites' tour of Australia. Newcastle United have submitted an offer for the winger according to the latest transfer speculation despite other outlets claiming Leeds had knocked back a £20million offer earlier this week.

The bookmakers have also slashed the odds on Harrison's potential move to Tyneside, in light of the previous reports. Harrison said, “we’ll see what happens” when asked by reporters about his future, which caused its fair share of panic on social media.

Marsch has since come out to defend his player, suggesting he 'unintentionally brought attention to the whole situation.' Here's everything the Whites boss has had to say about Harrison's future at Elland Road.

The Whites' boss claimed Harrison would clarify the comments he made earlier in the tour, in order to put fans at ease. Marsch said: "Jack unintentionally brought attention to the whole situation because, for sure, his intention is to be with us. Even when I mentioned about [how] we listen to lots of offers for lots of players, that's the reality of what our business is.

“There's always interest in our players because we have quality players. We're in the top league in the world, but we feel strongly that the guys we have within our group right now can help us be really successful and Jack is certainly one of those.

“Jack really didn't mean to bring any attention to it and I'm sure he'll have his chance to give his side of things, but I know he's happy here. I know he loves playing for the club and he and I have a great relationship, and he knows how important I think he is to what